Most recent update:

24 February 2010

Walnut Tree Garden Nursery

Flymoor Lane, Rocklands, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1BP

Shrubs

The nursery stocks a wide range of hardy shrubs, including some unusal varieties. This list changes as we restock different species and varieties. Please ask if we do not have your shrub on the list as we can usually help with special orders, or we may have shrubs in smaller numbers which aren’t on the list.

Most of our shrubs are in the price range of £5.00 to £15.00.  They come in a variety of sizes from 2 litre pots to 10 litre pots.  Some larger shrubs may be more than £15.00. Please phone for an exact price and availability. 

List updated:  March 2010

Abelia floribunda

Abeliophyllum distichum

White 'Forsythia'. Fragrant white flowers are produced in late winter and early spring before the leaves. Very attractive open spreading shrub - winter interest. Hardy. Sun. Well-drained soil. H:1.5m.

Acradenia frankliniae

Large evergreen shrub, well suited to a sheltered and warm spot - against a south-facing wall for example; dark green shiny foliage and flat heads of small white flowers in early summer.

Amelanchier  'canadensis'

Vigorous suckering shrub, frequently confused with A. lamarckii. Attractive white flowers in spring and blue-black fruit in autumn.  E. North America. Fully Hardy. H:6m

Amorpha fruticosa

Bastard Indigo.  Multi-stemmed shrub noted for attractive foliage and racemes of dark purple or occasionally white or blue flowers.  Prune hard in spring. Fully hardy. H:4m

Aronia melanocarpa

Black chokeberry.  Excellent upright shrub. Glossy green leaves turning purple. White flowers early summer, then black berries. H:2m. W:3m. Hardy. Sun or partial shade. Moist and well drained soil.

Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana'

Compact form of the well-loved hardy perennial, noted for its fine and feathery aromatic silvery-green foliage. Best in full sun and well drained soil.  H: 25cm.

Berberis frikartii 'Telstar'

Small dense shrub with glossy dark green leaves, white beneath.  Spreading habit but compact. Pale yellow flowers in early summer. H:1.2m.  Full sun or semi shade.  Well drained soil. Hardy.12

Berberis microphylla 'Pygmaea (Syn. B buxifolia Nana)'

Compact deciduous shrub; mid-green foliage and masses of orange-yellow flowers in spring. Full hardy.  Prefers full sun. H: about 1,

Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea Nana'

Rounded deciduous shrub with red-purple foliage. Great in a light shady corner. Partial shade or sun. Well drained soil. H:1.5m. W:2m. Hardy.

Berberis thunbergii 'Aurea'

Rounded deciduous shrub with bright yellow-lime green young foliage. Great in a light shady corner. Partial shade or sun. Well drained soil. H:1.5m. W:2m. Hardy.

Berberis verruculosa

Buddleia 'Lochinch'

Fine grey leaved shrub. Arching branches are pale silver. Large lavender blue flower spikes in mid summer through to autum. The flowers have orange eyes. Hardy. H:2.5m. AGM

Buddleia alternifolia

Large deciduous shrub or small tree bearing abundant, fragrant lilac-coloured flowers on previous year's growth. Prefers full sun and moist but well drained soil.  Native to China.  AGM

Buddleia davidii 'Black Knight'

Vigorous deciduous shrub.  Grey-green leaves. Lovely dark purple flowers forming dense panicles from summer to autumn. H:3m. W:5m. Hardy. Full sun. Well-drained soil. AGM

Buddleia davidii 'Nanho Blue'

Buddleia davidii 'White Bouquet'

Deciduous shrub with silvery-green lance shaped leaves. Large white flower panicles in mid summer. H:2m. Full sun. Moist but well drained soil. Hardy.

Buxus sempervirens

Dense evergreen shrub with deep green mature leaves.   Slow-growing and ideal for low hedging, topiary or as a formal subject a pot. Fully Hardy. Grows well in shade.

Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa'

Callicarpa bodinieri 'var. giraldii 'Profusion''

Bushy deciduous shrub bearing pale pink flowers and freely producing dark violet-blue fruit in autumn. Bronze leaves when young. H:3m. Well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. AGM

Calycanthus floridus

Carolina Allspice. Bushy and deciduous with dark green leaves.Sweet scented brown-red flowers  in summer. Fragrant dry wood. H:2.5m. Hardy. Moist humus-rich soil in sun.

Carpenteria californica

Lovely evergreen shrub with lance shaped glossy green leaves. Bears cup-shaped fragrant white flowers in early-mid summer. Frost hardy. Full sun. Well-drained soil. AGM. H:2m.

Caryopteris clanodensis 'Grand Bleu'

Sun loving shrub, with deep green foliage and bright blue flowers in mid to late summer.  Fully hardy.  Cut back in spring to encourage flowering. H: about 1m.

Ceanothus  'Puget Blue'

Dense, evergreen shrub, bearing masses of brilliant blue flowers in summer.  Best in full sun.  Fully Hardy.  Will grow to around 2 to 3m in height.

Ceanothus  'Sky Lark'

Ceanothus x delileanus 'Gloire de Versailles'

Vigorous and deciduous shrub with abundant flushes of pale blue flowers from mid-summer to autumn.  Best protected from cold winter winds. AGM. H:1.5m

Cercis chinensis 'Avondale'

Cestrum elegans

Cestrum parqui

Cestrum parqui 'Cretian Purple'

Willow leaved Jessamine. Deciduous shrub for a warm or sheltered spot. Hardy to -5. Bearing repeat flushes of violet/purple flowers throughout the summer.  H: 2m.

Chaenomeles  'Lemon and Lime'

Chaenomeles  'Nicoline'

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Apple Blossom (syn. Moerloosei)'

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Nivalis'

Creeping, evergreen shrub, with glossy leaves hairy stems and indefinite extent.  Small white flowers in summer.  Excellent ground cover in sun or partial shade. Fully hardy. H: 30cm

Chaenomeles x superba 'Crimson and Gold'

Spreading deciduous shrub with spiny branches and glossy dark green leaves. Dark red cup shaped flowers in Spring. Hardy. Well-drained soil in sun or shade. AGM

Chaenomeles x superba 'Salmon Horizon'

Deciduous spreading shrub. Oval glossy dark green leaves. Before leaves 5 petalled salmon-pink cup shaped flowers. Full sun and well drained soil. Good for training against a sunny wall. Hardy. H:2.5m.

Chionanthus virginicus

Fringe Tree. Very attractive specimen plant. Spreading deciduous shrub. Glossy leaves. Lovely fragrant white flowered panicles in summer. Hardy. Well-drained soil, full sun. H+W:3m. North American.

Cistus crispatus 'Warley Rose'

Cistus ladanifer

Very attractive evergreen shrub with sticky dark green lance shaped leaves. Vigorous. Large (4in) white flowers with yellow centre and crimson marks at the base of each petal, in summer. H:2m. Full sun. Well

drained soil. Hardy.

Cistus x argenteus 'Peggy Sammons'

Bushy and evergreen shrub, soft green leaves and profuse pale purple-pink flowers in summer. Prefers full sun and a well drained even poor soil.  Frost hardy. H: 1m

Cistus x dansereaui 'Decumbens'

Vigorous, small, and relatively compact shrub with dark green sticky leaves. Large white flowers in early summer, sometimes with crimson blotches.  Very good in hot, dry condtions.  Fully hardy.  H: 60cm; S: 1.2m

Cistus x purpureus

Rounded evergreen shrub with mid-green leaves. Dark pink flowers with maroon splotches at the base of the petals in early summer. H:1m. Poor, well drained soil in full sun will produce the best flowering..

Clerodendrum trichotomum

Upright deciduous shrub  or small tree from China. Bears fragrant white flowers in summer. Attractive deep green leaf with deep purple shading.  Moist but well drained soil in full sun. H:5-6m.  Fully hardy.

Clerodendrum trichotomum 'fargesii'

Upright bushy vigorous shrub with bronze-purple young leaves turning to dark green. Fragrant white flowers with green sepals in erect clusters  from late summer-autumn. Blue berries in late Autumn.Hardy. H:5-6m. China. Humus rich soil. Full sun.

Clethra alnifolia 'Pink Spire'

Upright, suckering, deciduous shrub with abundant sweetly scented pink flowers in late summer. Prefers light shade, moist but well drained soil and slight acidity. H+W: 2.5m

Cornus alba 'Kesselringii'

Vigorous, upright, deciduous shrub. Black-purple winter shoots. Red-purple autumn foliage. White flowers in early summer. Hardy. H:3m. Tolerant but best in full sun.

Cornus alba 'Sibirica'

Vigorous upright deciduous shrub;  brilliant scarlet stems in winter, red autumn foliage and white flowers in spring. Well drained soil in full sun. H+W:3m

Cornus alternifolia

Pagoda Dogwood. Deciduous  shrub or small tree. Green leaves turning red-purple in autumn. White flowers in flat cymes early summer, followed by black fruit. Hardy. H:6m. Sun or part. shade.

Cornus canadensis

Creeping Dogwood. Attractive rhizomatous perennial; low growing. Mid green leaves. Green flowers with white bracts in late spring. Moist soil in dappled shade - but not on chalk.. Hardy. H:15cm.

Cornus capitata

Cornus controversa

Wedding Cake Tree. One of the most beautiful of all garden plants when mature. A deciduous shrub with small,  pale green leaves and good rich red-purple autumn colour. Large white flowers in early summer followed by blue fruit. . Sun or partial shade. H:7m

Cornus florida 'Rubra'

Flowering dogwood, forming a large spreading shrub; leaves tinted soft purple, and the flowers have deeper rosy-red bracts. Extremely beautiful and rewarding; full sun or light shade. H: 2-3m

Cornus kousa 'China Girl'

Flowering Dogwood. Deciduous tree or large shrub. H:4-7m.  Dark green oval leaves turning red in autumn. Excellent kousa cultivar with very large creamy-white flower bracts in early summer. Full sun or semi

shade. Hardy.

Cornus kousa 'chinensis'

Chinese Dogwood. Deciduous tree, producing flowers that open cream turning white then pink in early summer. Prefers sun or partial shade;. Purple/red autumn colouring. H: 7m. Fully hardy.

Cornus mas

Cornelian Cherry. Large shrub, small tree. Lovely orange leaves in winter and delicate yellow flowers in late winter. Edible bright red fruit in summer. H:5m. Shade or sun. Hardy. AGM

Coronilla citrina

Corylopsis pauciflora

Attractive bushy spreading shrub. Good for partial shade. Pretty pale yellow pendent flowers in early-mid spring. H:1.5m. Hardy. Moist neutral soil. Doesn't like alkaline soil.  AGM

Corylus avellana

Hazel. Attractive medium sized tree bearing long yellow catkins in late winter. H:5m. Grow in partial shade or sun. Well-drained soil. Grows well on chalk. Hardy.

Corylus avellana 'Aurea'

Yellow leaved hazel. Deciduous small tree. Fully hardy. Prefers sun or semi shade. Well drained soil. Yellow leaves. Yellow catkins in late winter. H:5m.

Corylus avellana 'Contorta'

Twisted Hazel. Attractive medium sized tree or shrub with distinctive twisted stems. Yellow catkins in late winter. H:3m. Grow in partial shade or sun. Well-drained soil. Grows well on chalk. Hardy.

Corylus colurna

Turkish Hazel. Forms a beautifully symmetrical pyramidal crown, perhaps some 10 to 15m in height eventually. Deeply furrowed bark,  dark green foliage, long male catkins in spring.  Edible nuts. Fully hardy.

Corylus maxima purpurea

Very attractive small deciduous shrubby tree. Vigorous. Deep purple leaves and purplish catkins. Edible nuts in the autumn. H: 6m. Hardy. Full sun.

Cotinus coggygria 'Flame'

Deciduous shrub preferring sun or some shade.  Dull green rounded leaves which turn a gorgeous bright orangey-red in the autumn. H:3m.

Cotoneaster  'Cornubia'

Vigorous semi-evergreen medium-large shrub or small tree.  Masses of white flowers in Spring, followed by equally showy red berries in autumn - much favoured by the birds. H: probably 3m+

Cotoneaster franchetii

Cotoneaster lacteus

Evergreen arching shrub with attractive oval dark green leaves. Small cup shaped flowers in the spring followed by red fruits in large clusters autumn-winter. Happy in full sun or even quite deep shade. Hardy. H:

about 2.5m.

Cytisus  'Hollandia'

Rounded deciduous shrub with arching stems bearing abundant rose-pink flowers in late spring.  Well drained (pref. acid/neutral) soil; full sun. H+W:1.5m

Cytisus  'Moonlight'

Lovely arching deciduous shrub. Sulphur-yellow pea-like flowers in late spring. Hardy. H:1.2m. Full sun. Well drained soil.

Cytisus  'Red Wings'

Cytisus burkwoodii

Cytisus praecox

Lovely arching deciduous shrub. Pale creamy-lemon pea-like flowers in late spring. Hardy. H:1.2m. Full sun. Well drained soil. Cut back by by one-third after flowering.

Daphne laureola subsp. philippi

A useful dwarf evergreen shrub which tolerates some shade. Fragrant green-yellow flowers in late winter, early spring. Polished, leathery green leaves. Toxic if eaten and can cause an allergic skin reaction. Loamy

soil - good drainage and moisture retentive.

Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata'

Very lovely evergreen shrub. Mid green leaves with paler margins. Very fragrant purplish pink flowers, from dark pink buds, emerge in late winter.  Full sun or part shade. H: 1.5m.  Frost hardy. Good loamy soil, moisture and good drainage.

Daphne tangutica

Slow growing evergreen shrub eventually forming a medium sized plant. Hardy. Fragrant white tinged purple flowers in spring and then later in the year. China. Introduced by Wilson in early 1900s. Good loamy soil,

moisture and good drainage.

Deutzia  'rosa plena'

Deutzia  'Strawberry Fields'

A beautiful hardy shrub that will produce masses of pretty pink/white flowers in early summer.  Ideal for smaller gardens as the maximum height is unlikely to exceed 1-1.5m. Plant in full sun.

Deutzia gracilis

Deciduous upright shrub with masses of pure white flowers in early spring. Bright green foliage turning deep red in the Autumn. Hardy. Full sun. Well drained soil. H:75cm.

Deutzia x elegantissima 'Rosealind'

Compact and rounded decidous shrub bearing profuse pink blossom in early summer.  Full sun. H+W 1-2m

Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea'

Attractive medium sized shrub, noted for its purple-red foliage. Best grown in a sheltered spot (not a frost pocket) and a well drained soil. H:1-2m.  Will take -2degrees C.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Vigorous deciduous shrub with brown-scaly shoots and silver-green wavy-margined leaves. Yellow-white flowers in late spring. Silvery fruit turning red. H:5m. Hardy. Full sun. Well-drained.

Emmenopterys henryi

A rare and beautiful small tree or large shrub from China, Atrractive young bronze foliage and flatiish to pyramidal corymbs of white flowers. Will do best in a sheltered site. Fully hardy to -15C when mature. H: 6-8m

Escallonia 'Iveyi'

Escallonia rubra 'var macrantha 'Crimson Spire''

Evergreen and vigorous. Bears small bright green leaves and deep red flowers from early to mid-summer. H:3m. Frost hardy. Protect from cold winds. Full sun and well drained soil.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Spindle. Deciduous shrub cultivated for autumn foliage. Dark green leaves turning brilliant dark red. Corky winged shoots. H:2m; W:3m. Hardy. Well-drained soil; full sun or partial shade. AGM

Euonymus europaeus

Common Spindle Tree. Deciduous shrub; green angular branches with corky stripes. Yellow-green flowers in Spring. Pink fruits with orange arils in autumn. Bright red autumn foliage. Hardy. Full sun.

Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade'

Deciduous with spreading pendent shoots. Oval dark green leaves turning bright red in autumn. Attractive 4-lobed red fruit. H:3m W:2.5m.Well-drained soil. Full sun or partial shade. AGM.

Euonymus phellomanus

Large-medium sized deciduous shrub. H:5m. Corky winged branches. Long oval leaves. Lobed pink flowers with dark brown and red seeds. Hardy.

Euonymus planipes

Fully hardy shrub from China.  Distinctive pointed leaf buds, green leaves turn fiery red in autumn; Large red fruit in autumn with bright orange papery sheaths.  H:2.5m. Choice shrub!

Euphorbia characias 'ssp. wulfenii'

Handsome, architectural evergreen perennial, best suited to a sunny and well drained spot.  Large clusters of lime green flowers. Fully hardy. H:1m

Euphorbia mellifera

Evergreen shrub attaining 2m; brown honey-scented flowers in late spring.  Prefers full sun in well drained soil. Frost hardy to -5°C.

Euphorbia robbiae

Rhizomatous spreading woody evergreen perennial. Glossy dark green leaves.  Bright apple green flowers in early spring. Good ground coverer in freely draining site.  Sun preferred.  H:40cm.

Exochorda serratifolia

Exochorda x macrantha 'The Bride'

Beautiful, arching mound forming deciduous shrub. Racemes of white flowers in late spring and early summer. H:3m. Hardy. Full sun.

Fatsia japonica

Spreading evergreen shrub. Thick lobed dark green leaves. Cream flowers in Autumn. Full sun or dappled shade. Protect from winds. Frost hardy. Well drained soil. H+W:1.5-4m.

Fothergila intermedia 'Blue Shadow'

Upright shrub with striking blue-green toothed leaves; fragrant white flowers  in early summer.  Moist but well-drained soil in sun or shade preferred - chalky soils not recommended . Fully Hardy. H: 1m

Gardenia jasminoides 'Kleim's Hardy'

A wonderful evergreen shrub for a sheltered position.  Waxy, white, very fragrant jasmine-like flowers from late spring into the summer.  Plant in a rich, fertile, neutral-acid soil in dappled shade. Not frost tolerant. H:1m.

Genista aetnensis

Mount Etna Broom.  Large shrub with slender green leafless shoots. Fragrant yellow flowers are borne profusely in late summer. (Sardinia and Sicily)

Hamamelis x intermedia 'Pallida'

Witch Hazel. Attractive mid green leaves turning orange to yellow and red in autumn. Unusual crimped fragrant sulphur-yellow-greenish flowers in midwinter. H:4m. Acid or neutral soil. Sun or partial shade. AGM

Heptacodium miconioides

Hardy shrub for full sun or light shade. Bears fragrant creamy white flowers in late August followed by vivid red seed capsules and persistent pink flower bracts until to mid-November.  Tolerant of most conditions. H:2-3m+

Hoheria sexstylosa

Ribbon Wood. Very attractive ornamental tree. Glossy dark red bark often overlaid with exfoliating silver-grey strips.  Profuse, fragrant white flowers in summer when mature.  Full sun and sheltered position.  H: about 4m

Holodiscus discolor 'var. ariifolius'

Ocean Spray. Large panicles of white flowers are borne on slender arching branches in mid-summer. H:4m. Sun or partial shade. Moist well-drained soil. Hardy.

Hydrangea  'Kiyosumi'

Hydrangea aspera 'Kawakami'

Beautiful shade-adapted shrub, bearing softy hairy leaves and large flowerheads of lilac and white.  Very easy to grow in sheltered, lightly shaded moist but well drained soil. Fully hardy. H:up to 2.5m

Hydrangea aspera 'Villosa Group'

Deciduous upright shrub with peeling bark. Flowers in late summer. Flowers usually purplish, sometimes white in flat heads 25cm across. Hairy leaves to 30cm long. Good soil including chalk. H:3m

Hydrangea heteromalla

Hardy shrub from the Himalaya, growing to about 3m in sun or part-shade. Striking velvety long leaves.  Flowers in summer are pink-white-cream. Rare in UK horticulture, these plants were raised from seed on the nursery. Fully hardy.

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Ayesha'

Hydrangea paniculata 'Kyushu'

Vigorous deciduous shrub with glossy leaves and large panicles of creamy sterile flowers and pinkish fertile flowers in late summer; best in moist soil and partial shade. Cut back in early spring.  H: 2-3m

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'

Very attractive late flowering deciduous shrub. Large greeny- white flower panicles in late summer-autumn, later changing to pink. Prefers partial shade. Hardy. H:90cm.

Hydrangea paniculata 'Pink Diamond'

Hydrangea paniculata 'Tardiva'

Deciduous shrub; toothed dark green leaves. Large flowerheads of creamy white sterile flowers  are borne in late summer to early autumn. Best in cool conditions. Fully hardy. Cut back hard in spring. H:2-3m.

Hydrangea paniculata 'Unique'

Very attractive late flowering deciduous shrub. Large creamy white flower panicles in late summer-autumn, later changing to pink. Prefers partial shade. Hardy. H:60cm.

Hydrangea paniculata 'Wim's Red'

A new variety, noted for flowers that open white in May/June, age to light pink through summer and turn deep red in autumn, especially if grown in a sunny spot.  Autumn foliage is also very vivid red and orange.H:1.5m

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oak-leaved hydrangea. Mound forming and deciduous. Deeply lobed green leaves turning purple in autumn. Tall white panicles of flowers occur mid-summer-autumn. Hardy. H:1m W:1.5m. Sun or shade. Moist soil.

Hydrangea seemannii

Evergreen climbing hydrangea for shady conditions - ideal for a sheltered north wall.  Glossy, leathery leaves, panicles of white flowers in summer. Quite slow growing so easily kept under control.  H: probably 2-3m  but possibly more in time.

Ilex aquifolium 'Handsworth New Silver'

Robust shrub or small, slow growing tree. Dense, dark purple stems, deep green leaves with creamy margins.  Bright red berries in autumn. Prefers moist but well drained soil in full sun for best colour. Fully hardy. H:8m

Ilex aquifolium 'Pyramidalis'

A free flowering and fruiting self-fertile form of holly; bright green spiny leaves and red fruit. Will make a large shrub or small tree. Conical when young but broadening in maturity. Fully hardy and very tolerant.

Ilex meserveae 'Blue Maid'

An hermaphrodite form of holly so it really should bear berries! Blue-ish stems, glossy dark green foliage and red berries. Fully hardy. H: in time will make a small tree.

Kerria japonica 'Golden Guinea'

Deep yellow fading to cream flowering upright, deciduous shrub.  Bright green leaves turning yellowish in the Autumn. Flowers are c. 6cm wide in April-May. Very eye catching. Hardy. Full sun. H:2m

Kolkwitzia amabilis 'Pink Cloud'

Deciduous shrub from Hubei, China, bearing masses of deep pink flowers in late spring and early  summer. Well drained soil and full sun preferred. Fully hardy. H:3m

Laurus nobilis

Bay. Aromatic, hardy evergreen culinary shrub, grow in full sun and moist but well drained soil. Deep green leaves have a highly characteristic aroma Height: clip to any size or allow to grow into a small tree.

Lavandula  'Sawyers'

Small sun-loving, hardy and aromatic shrub, with distinctively silvery foliage and blue-purple flowers in summer. H+W: 60cm

Lavandula x intermedia 'Dutch Group (Vera) (syn. L. angustifolia)'

Dutch Lavender.  Vigorous. Grey aromatic leaves.  Pale blue flowers throughout the summer. Lovely for the bees. H:60cm. Hardy. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Leycesteria formosa

Arching stems terminate with pendant panicles of small white flowers and burgundy-red bracts. Very handsome plant, prefers light shade. H: 2m

Ligustrum  'Vicaryi'

Semi-evergreen shrub with greenish yellow leaves.  White flowers in summer followed by blueish fruit. Prefers full sun and moist but well drained soil.  Fully hardy. H:3m

Ligustrum lucidum

Chinese Privet. Handsome evergreen shrub or tree, with panicles of lightly fragrant white flowers in summer. Large glossy leaves. Full sun or light shade; well drained soil and full sun. Fully hardy. H: 5m

Lonicera x purpusii

Semi evergreen shrub with dark green leaves. Very fragrant cream flowers in mid-winter. H:2m. Hardy. Well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Winter interest.

Magnolia kewensis 'Wada's Memory'

Large deciduous shrub or small tree. Superb drooping white flowers in spring. Tapering leaves unfurl bronzy-red then turn green. Prefers reasonably moist soil and resents lime or chalk.  AGM Fully hardy. H: 3-5m

Magnolia liliiflora 'Nigra'

Compact and deciduous with dark green leaves. Dark erect purple flowers like tulips in early summer and occasionally into Autumn. Creamy white stained purple inside. H:3m. Hardy. Tolerant but resents chalk.  Sun or partial shade.

Mahonia  'Cabaret'

A new variety of this well-loved winter-flowering evergreen shrub. Bright orange-red buds open to give fragrant yellow flowers in winter.  Does well in shade, Fully hardy. H: 1m

Mahonia x media 'Charity'

Substantial evergreen shrub, with sharply toothed and pinnate leaves.  Dense clusters of yellow flowers in late winter. Thrives in shade and moist soil. Fully hardy. H:3m

Melianthus major

Honey Flower.  A magnificent plant, grown for its large, aromatic, grey-green leaves.  Best in full sun and reasonably well drained soil; a dry mulch during severe cold may be advisable.  S. African origin.  H: up to 2m

Myrtus communis

Myrtle.  Upright evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves; fragrant white flowers in autumn. Crushed leaves produces distinct perfume. Prefers full sun and a sheltered sunny site. Frost hardy. H: 3m

Myrtus communis 'Tarentina'

Myrtle.  Evergreen shrub, with a compact, rounded habit and masses of fragrant white flowers in summer. Plant in a sheltered, well-drained and warm location; prune lighlty in spring to maintain shape. Hardy to -15°C.  H: about 1.2m

Osmanthus decorus

Dense evergreen spreading shrub with leathery glossy dark green leaves. Tubular white flowers in mid spring followed by black fruit. H:3m. Sun or partial shade. Shelter from cold drying winds. Hardy.

Osmanthus delavayi

Rounded and bushy shrub with glossy dark green leaves. Very fragrant white flowers in spring, followed by blue-black fruit. Fully Hardy. Native of China. H: 2-6m; W:4m

Osmanthus heterophyllus

Rounded evergreen shrub with both spiny, holly-like and non-spiny, deep green, shiny leaves. Fragrant white flowers in late summer-autumn. Tolerates most conditions well. Fully hardy. H:2-3m

Osmanthus x burkwoodii

Rounded evergreen shrub with oval glossy dark green leaves. Fragrant tubular white flowers in mid-late spring. H:3m. Hardy. Sun or partial shade. Well-drained soil. AGM

Pachysandra  'Green Sheen'

Dwarf shrubby perennial suitable for the shade garden. Evergreen, glossy dark green leaves. Cream flowers in February-March. Ground cover in moist shade. H:25cm.

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Upright subshrub with grey-green leaves. Small violet-blue flowers in tall panicles are borne in late summer. Cut right back in spring. H:1m. Hardy.

Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Spire'

Very attractive upright shrub with grey stems and silver-grey leaves. Tubular violet-blue flowers in long panicles in late summer. Prune right back mid-spring. Hardy. Well-drained soil. H:1.2m.  AGM

Philadelphus 'Belle Etoile'

Deciduous arching shrub with narrow oval leaves. Single very fragrant white flowers with pale purple centres in early summer. H:1.2m. Sun or partial shade. Well drained soil. AGM

Philadelphus 'Innocence'

Unusual Mock Orange with distinctly marbled foliage. Fragrant single white flowers in early summer. Prune after flowering. Best in sun with a well drained soil. H:2m. Hardy.

Philadelphus 'Sybille'

Philadelphus 'Virginal'

Vigorous and upright deciduous shrub. Very fragrant double pure white flowers are borne in early summer. Sun or partial shade. Hardy. Well drained soil. Cut 1/3 of old wood out each spring. AGM H:3m.

Philadelphus x lemoinei

Mock Orange. Upright deciduous shrub, bearing profuse clusters of single, white, very fragrant flowers in early summer. Prune after flowering. Prefers full sun or light shade; well drained soil. Fully hardy. H+W:1.5m.

Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin'

Evergreen spreading shrub. Leaves red when young turning to dark green. Hardy. H:5m. Small white flowers in spring. Sun or partial shade. Well-drained soil. AGM.

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Dart's Gold'

Attractive bright green young foliage with lobed edges. Small cup-shaped white flowers in early summer followed by green-flushed red fruit. H:3m. Hardy. Moist soil. Acid-neutral.  AGM.

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo'

Lobed purplish green to deep purplish brown leaved hardy shrub. Deciduous. Small pink umbels of flowers in June-July. Well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. H:2m.

Pittosporum  'Tom Thumb'

Dwarf evergreen shrub for sun or light shade.  Young apple green foliage contrasts brilliantly with the deep purple of the more mature leaves.  Very compact and slow growing.  Fully hardy

Pittosporum eugeniodes 'variegatum'

Striking evergreen shrub with markedly variegated leaves.  Very small pale yellow fragrant flowers in spring. Prefers any good soil in full sun or light shade. H: up to 2m but can be clipped back as required.

Pittosporum tenuifolia 'Silver Queen'

Large bushy shrub or small tree, with handsome silver and green usually evergreen foliage. Honey scented flowers in early summer. Full sun or light shade/ Frost hardy. H: 1-4m

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Abbotsbury Gold'

Attractive evergreen shrub grown for its wavy greeny gold leaves.  Hardy.  Full sun or partial shade.  Well drained soil. H:1.5m

Pittosporum tobira

Very attractive evergreen shrub with large glossy dark green leaves. Slow growing  eventually making a large shrub. Very fragrant large cream flowers in early summer.  An excellent wall shrub. Full sun.  Well drained soil.

Ptelea trifoliata 'Aurea'

Large, upright and deciduous tree or shrub, with aromatic bark,  scented bright green-yellow leaves, turning dark green then yellow in the autumn. Tolerates light shade, prefers well drained soil.  Fully hardy. H: 8m

Rhodotypos scandens

Attractive deciduous shrub with opposite mid-green leaves. Cultivated for its large 4-petalled white flowers which occur from Spring to Summer. Hardy. H:1.5m. Sun or partial shade. Well drained soil.

Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII'

Flowering currant. Very early flowering hardy shrub.  Large deep crimson flowers from March-April.  Cut back hard after flowering.  Prefers a sunny position but pretty tolerant.  H:2m.

Robinia hispida

Deciduous shrub, suited to well drained soils and a warm south facing location.  Can be trained flat against a wall.  Very pretty racemes of pink flowers in early summer.  Fully hardy.  H:3m

Romneya coulteri

Very attractive shrubby perennial with heavily dissected grey-green leaves.  Large delicate white poppy heads, with pronounced yellow yolks for centres, in summer. Full sun. Well drained soil. H: 1.5m.  Vigorous.

Rosmarinus officianalis

Aromatic sun-loving shrub. Dark green foliage, pale blue flowers in summer. Cut back after flowering to encourage new growth.  Best in full sun and moist but well drained soil. Many uses in the kitchen.  H: about 1m

Rosmarinus officianalis 'Prostratus Group'

Rubus  'Benenden'

Deciduous, thornless, arching shrub with peeling bark and large rose-like white flowers in early summer. Hardy. H:3m. Full sun or light shade. Well-drained soil.

Rubus  'Olympic Double'

Striking vigorous shrub flowering late spring. Bright cerise pink double flowers from April to May. Hardy. Full sun or partial shade.  H:1.5m.

Rubus phoeniclasius

Japanese wineberry. Large, very attractive ornamental shrub with good foliage, red bristly stems, pretty pink blossom and bright red edible fruit.  In other words, looks good all year ! Fully hardy.  H: 2m

Rubus thibetanus

Silver Fern. Thicket-forming shrub from China. Leaves variable in colour from mid-green to silver White-silver stems in winter.  Red-purple flowers in summer. Fully hardy. Cut back hard in spring H: 1.5m

Salix exigua

Upright, thicket forming shrub with narrow grey-green leaves; grey-yellow catkins in spring. Requires moist soil and prefers full sun.  fully hardy. H: 8m

Salix lanata

Wooly Willow. Compact, rounded shrub, with silvery grey leaves.  Golden yellow catkins in spring.  Prefers moist soil and full sun.  Fully hardy. H:1m

Salix repens nitida

Creeping willow. Normally a small creeping shrub but can reach 1.8m. High. Densely hairy leaves. Effective miniature weeping tree. Moist soil preferred.  Pretty tolerant.

Sambucus nigra 'Black Beauty’ (syn. Gerda)

Dramatic large bushy shrub with purple-black leaves. White-pink flattened flower panicles in early summer followed by glossy black fruit. H:6m. Hardy. Sun or partial shade. AGM

Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace’ (syn. 'Eva')

Exceptionally fine form of ornamental elder, with dark purple and fiely cut foliage, with pink flowers in early summer.  Best in full sun to keep dark colouring. Fully hardy. H: several metres if not cut back in the spring. PBR

Sambucus racemosa 'Sutherland Gold'

Arching deciduous shrub with finely cut leaflets, bronze turning golden yellow. Does better in partial shade as hot sun may scorch. Cream flowers in spring then red berries. Hardy. H:3m. Moist but well-drained. AGM

Sarcococca hookeriana humilis

Christmas Box. Dwarf evergreen clump-forming shrub. Glossy dark green leaves.  Intensely fragrant small pink-tinged white flowers in winter. Fully hardy; very useful as ground cover in shade.  H:50cm

Skimmia confusa 'Kew Green'

Beautiful ornamental evergreen shrub suitable for shade. Glossy elliptical leaves.  Racemes of buds develop in Autumn with highly fragrant creamy-sulphur yellow flowers in late winter-early spring. H:60cm; W: 1m

Staphylea colchica

Bladdernut. Shrub grown for its fragrant bell-shaped white flowers in late spring, followed by greenish white bladder like fruit. Hardy. H: up to 3.5m. Full sun or partial shade. Well-drained soil. AGM.

Stephanandra incisa 'Crispa'

Deciduous. Deeply lobed bright green leaves turn orange in the autumn. Tiny star-shaped greenish-white flowers in early summer.  H:60cm. Hardy.

Stephanandra tanakae

Arching shrub from Japan; brown shoots and attractive toothed light-green leaves which turn orange and yellow in the autumn. Panicles of dainty white flowers in summer. Fully hardy. H:2m

Stewartia pseudocamellia

Extremely beautiful shrub or small tree from the woodlands and mountains of Japan. Cup-shaped white flowers in summer. Fully hardy and tolerant of full sun or light shade.  Will not thrive on alkaline/chalky soils.

Syringa komarovii reflexa

A large and very garden-worthy shrub with abundant rich purple-pink flowers in dense pendant panicles in May and June.  One of the best of all lilacs. Fully hardy. H:3-5m

Syringa laciniata

Syringa meyeri var. spontanea 'Palibin’

Compact rounded shrub. Fragrant lavender pink flowers in dense panicles in late spring and early summer. Full sun and fertile well-drained soil preferred. Fully hardy.

Syringa pubescens ssp. Microphylla (syn. M. Superba)

(Synonym: Syringa microphylla Superba).  Erect and spreading shrub with lilac-pink flowers in spring and again in autumn.  Native to W. China. Fully Hardy. H:4m

Syringa vulgaris 'Madame Lemoine'

Lilac. Upright shrub or small tree with heart-shaped leaves and large upright panicles of double white flowers in Spring. Flowers are very fragrant. H:7m. Humus rich soil in full sun. Hardy. AGM

Syringa x persica

Persian lilac. Relatively compact deciduous shrub, producing profuse fragrant pale pink-purple flowers in late spring. Fully hardy; prefers full sun.  H:2m

Tamarix ramosissima 'Pink Cascade'

A large, glabrous shrub with reddish-brown branches. Rich pink flowers forming large plumes in the summer. Excellent wind-resisters, in full sun and well drained soil. Flowers on shoots of current year.

Tweedia oxypetalum caerulea

Viburnum carlcephalum

Bushy and deciduous 'chunky' shrub. Heart shaped dark green leaves; red in autumn. Fragrant pinkish-white flowers in domed corymbs are borne in early summer. Hardy. H: up to 3m. Sun or partial shade. Well-

drained soil. AGM

Viburnum carlesii 'Aurora'

Bushy and deciduous with oval dark green leaves: red in autumn. Red flower buds opening to pink flowers in mid-late spring. Very fragrant. H:2m. Sun or partial shade. Well-drained soil. Hardy. AGM

Viburnum cylindricum

Viburnum davidii

Compact evergreen shrub with dark green toothed leaves. White tubular flowers in late spring followed by blue fruit. Hardy. H:1.5m. Sun or partial shade. Well-drained soil. AGM

Viburnum opulus 'Compactum'

Dwarf form of Guelder Rose. Deciduous; maple-like green leaves; red in autumn. Attractive white lace-cap flowers in early summer followed by red berries. Hardy. H:1.5m. Sun or partial shade.

Viburnum plicatum 'f. tomentosum Cascade'

Vigorous spreading deciduous shrub. Large white open flowers on arching branches in early summer. Red fruits. H:3m. Sun or partial shade. Moist but well drained soil.

Viburnum plicatum 'Pink Beauty'

Hardy deciduous shrub suitable for partial shade or sun. Erect branches; deep green leaves turning deep reddish in the Autumn. Delicate creamy-white flowers and bracts with fine pink edge, turning to salmony pink in late summer. H:2m.

Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum

Native to China and Japan, this hardy shrub is native to forests and mountains.  Very pretty white flowers are borne in profusion in spring to early summer.  H: 3m

Viburnum tinus

Evergreen shrub suitable for sun or semi-shade.  White cylindrical flowers in late winter early spring.  Deep green eliptical leaves.  Hardy.  H:3m

Viburnum tinus 'Gwenellian'

Compact and evergreen hardy shrub, Numerous pink-white flowers in late winter/early spring. Enjoys full sun or partial shade, and will tolerate hard pruning, thus a good hedging subject. .  H: 3m

Viburnum x bodnantense 'Charles Lamont'

Upright and deciduous shrub, with heavily scented bright pink flowers through winter.  Fully hardy.  H: 3m

Viburnum x bodnantense 'Dawn'

Elegant robust deciduous shrub with oval bronze young leaves turning dark green. Deep pink buds open to fragrant pink flowers from late autumn to early spring. Won't flower in cold winters.  Hardy. H: 3m. Full sun.

Viburnum x burkwoodii

Vinca minor 'Gertrude Jekyll'

Small leaved evergreen spreading perennial. Star shaped white flowers in spring-early summer. Intermittently flowers throughout the year. Likes poor soil. Can tolerate shade. H:20cm. Hardy.

Vinca minor 'Plena'

Periwinkle.  An unusal form of this well known ground cover plant. Small, glossy green leaves, and an enduring show of very pretty double pale blue-purple flowers. Tolerates a wide range of conditions, including shade.

Weigela  'Bristol Snowflake'

Attractive white-flowering weigela. Deciduous. Flowers borne profusely from late spring to early summer. H:1.2m. Sun or partial shade. Well drained soil. Hardy.

Weigela  'Rumba'

Medium sized shrub. Leaves purplish-green. Very floriferous with masses  of deep lilac-pink trumpet-shaped flowers in early summer.  Full sun. Hardy. H:60cm.

Weigela florida 'Minor Black'

Yucca filamentosa

Evergreen sub-shrub with basal rosettes of sword-shaped deep green leaves. (Does not produce a stem like Y. gloriosa)Tall pendulous white flowerheads in mid-late summer. Hardy. H:2m. Full sun and well-drained soil.